1st Edition
AST 115: Basic Astronomy
School: Missouri State University (MSU )
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Pages: 16Exam 4 (final) study guide includes detailed information and examples from lecture 28 - 38, as well as important notes from the textbook. -
Pages: 3Lecture 38 includes: a continuation of the science of Astrobiology; an explanation of the Drake Equation and two difference scenarios; and a description and list of examples of different ways of Communication with Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence -
Pages: 3Lecture 37 includes: a continuation of the possibilities of the future for our universe; resolutions to Olbers' Paradox; an introduction to Astrobiology; an exploration of life beyond Earth; and the possibility of extra-terrestrial life. -
Pages: 4Lecture 36 includes: an explanation of the Big Bang theory; a description of the forces of nature; an explanation of the cosmic horizon problem; a list and examples of possible futures for the universe -
Pages: 2Lecture 35 includes: a continuation of the description of cosmic background radiation; a description of theoretical cosmology; an explanation of the steady-state theory and the string theory -
Pages: 2Lecture 34 includes: an introduction to chapter 14 - Cosmology; descriptions of observation cosmology; a description of Olbers' Paradox; a description and explanation of the expanding universe; a list of the important implications of an expanding universe; a description of Quasar Census; and a description of Cosmic (microwave) background radiation. -
Pages: 2Lecture 33 includes: a continuation of the discussion about quasars; a description of Active Galaxies; a detailed list and examples of different types of active galaxies; an explanation of the power source of quasars and AGN; and a description of gravitational lenses -
Pages: 4Lecture 32 includes: a description of 3 different methods of determining distances; how redshifts are used from the spectra of galaxies; an explanation of the Hubble Law and examples; a description of the "Look - Back" Principle; an introduction to quasars -
Pages: 2Lecture 31 includes: a continuation of the discussion of the distribution of galaxies in the universe; a summary of interacting galaxies; examples and descriptions on dark matter in other galaxies -
Pages: 2Lecture 30 includes: a description of the various classifications of the different types of galaxies; an explanation of the cause of spiral arms in galaxies; hubble's classification scheme; a description of the properties of the galaxies; an explanation of the distribution of galaxies in the universe; and some side notes -
Pages: 3Lecture 29 includes: an explanation of the spiral structure of the Galaxy's disk; a description of the nucleus of the Galaxy; an explanation of the rotation of the galaxy; how to calculate the mass of the Galaxy; an explanation of "dark matter" -
Pages: 3Lecture 28 notes include: an intro to chapter 13 from the textbook; a description of the structure of the Galaxy; a description of the populations in the Galaxy; an explanation of the Sun's location in the Galaxy and the true nature of the "Nebulae" -
Pages: 18Exam 3 Study Guide includes detailed explanations and examples from class lectures 19-27. -
Pages: 6Lecture 27 notes include: descriptions of white dwarf stars; a list of stellar explosions; stellar explosion explanations; a description of supernova remnants; pulsars; and a description and examples of black holes. -
Pages: 6Lecture 27 notes include: descriptions of white dwarf stars; a list of stellar explosions; stellar explosion explanations; a description of supernova remnants; pulsars; and a description and examples of black holes. -
Pages: 4Lecture 26 notes include: post main sequence evolution for very low mass stars, low mass stars, medium mass stars, high mass stars; a description of various types of star clusters; and an introduction to late stage evolution and a description of three categories of variable stars. -
Pages: 4Lecture 25 notes include: a continuation of the types of nebulas; a description and example of GMC's; a list of possible triggers of star formation; a description of the process of star formation; and a description of main sequence and giant stars, including brown dwarfs. -
Pages: 2Lecture 24 notes include: a description of how masses can be measured with visual binaries and how eclipsing binaries can help measure diameters; a detailed list of normal ranges in stellar parallax; an introduction into stellar evolution; introduction to chapter 11 - the Lives of Stars; and an intro to the interstellar medium and types of nebulas. -
Pages: 2Lecture 23 notes include: a continuation of how the stellar spectra is used to classify stars; the order of the stellar spectra classification of stars; an explanation of how the H-R Diagram is used to track stellar evolution; and an introduction to binary stars and examples of categories of binaries. -
Pages: 3Lecture 22 notes include: an explanation of the brightness of stars; a description of magnitudes, what they mean, and examples; definitions of different types of magnitudes and examples; the inverse square law and an example; and an introduction to the stellar spectra measuring the brightness of stars. -
Pages: 3Lecture 21 notes include: theories of the conditions and make up of the interior of the Sun; observations of the conditions and make up of the interior of the Sun; an introduction to chapter 10 - Characterizing Stars; a description of measuring distances to stars; and how to find the distance using the maximum stellar parallax. -
Pages: 3Lecture 20 notes include: possible explanations of the source of the Sun's energy; an explanation of the actual source of the Sun's energy; a description of the proton-proton chain; a description of the Solar Neutrino Mystery and an explanation that solves the "mystery". -
Pages: 5Lecture 19 notes include: an introduction to chapter 9; a description of the features of the Sun; the layers of the Sun's atmosphere; descriptions and examples of the various solar phenomena; an explanation of the solar cycle; Babcock or Dynamo Theory; and a description of the physical properties of the Sun. -
Pages: 29Exam 2 Study Guide includes detailed information and examples from class lecture 12-18.